Advantages of Computed Radiography in Aerospace

Radiographic inspection is a critical inspection method in the Aerospace industry. Traditionally film based radiographic inspection was used, however digital radiography systems are gaining popularity as a replacement to film. Computed Radiography (CR) is one example of a digital replacement for X-ray film and has many benefits for aerospace applications.  CR combines the flexibility of film with the advantages of a high-resolution digital image. CR scanners like the HD-CR 35 NDT from DÜRR are portable and compact and inspections can be performed both in the lab and remote without heavy and bulky equipment. The greatest advantages of CR over film are the ability to analyze and evaluate the radiographic image using an inspection software like D-Tect X. D-Tect X provides aerospace users with essential analytical tools and functions not available to the technicians with film to enable and facilitate inspection tasks to the highest standards.